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City looks for holiday volunteers

By Claire Wiseman · Sunday, Nov. 29,2009 8:49 p.m.

As organizations prepare for the holidays, city groups are seeking student volunteers to fill the gaps. Many nonprofit organizations in Bloomington depend on IU student volunteers, and as students head home for the holidays, organizations find themselves without the majority of their workforce, said Bet Savich of the City of Bloomington volunteer network.

IU's 1-0 loss ends NCAA run

Sunday, Nov. 29,2009 6:41 p.m.

An up-and-down season came to a halt for the IU men’s soccer team Sunday when it fell 1-0 to No. 5 seed North Carolina in the third round of the NCAA Tournament.

H1-4-No-1

By Chris Nelson · Sunday, Nov. 29,2009 6:37 p.m.

Vaccines for H1N1 started getting pumped into students two weeks ago in the stadium where IU’s oh-so-wonderful basketball team plays. Coming in both nasal spray and shot form, many are flocking to get this long-awaited safeguard against the mysterious and sly swine flu. But can it be that this vaccine could do more harm than good?

A rational fear of beards

By Tyler Chernesky · Sunday, Nov. 29,2009 6:34 p.m.

When I grow up, I’ll make sure my children fear bearded men. Not that there’s anything wrong with bearded men. In fact, I’d like to be one someday. It’s just that I, like every other responsible parent, will want my kids to be on the constant lookout for strangers who might do them harm.

Party foul

By IDS · Sunday, Nov. 29,2009 6:32 p.m.

Earlier this month, Time magazine reported on the desire for a momentary flash of fame an attention in a piece titled “Balloon Boy’s Lesson: The New American Dream.” In October, Balloon Boy’s parents surprised us by showing the extent to which one couple would go to find themselves in the national spotlight. And now, the Salahi couple has shown us that lack of discretion and good taste is not unique to a family with a large, silver balloon.

Don't rob banks, rob the poor

By Matt Straw · Sunday, Nov. 29,2009 6:30 p.m.

Please, no matter what you do, no matter how much debt you have or how many student loans you have, do not rob a bank.

Getting off the grid

By Ben Smith · Sunday, Nov. 29,2009 6:28 p.m.

Is it possible for an American to exist “off-the-radar” in a world where people are bound to their cell phones, their laptops, their omniscient social networking devices and ultimately, their virtual identities? I’ll find out soon enough.

New state Web site details Indiana road conditions

Sunday, Nov. 29,2009 1:01 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS — Just in the time for the winter driving season, Indiana has launched a new Web site to keep travelers abreast of the latest road conditions.

IU gets more H1N1 vaccines

Sunday, Nov. 29,2009 12:53 p.m.

IU Bloomington students and employees with H1N1 vaccine reservations for Week 1, Week 2 or Week 3 will vaccinated by Dec. 9, according to an IU press release. The IU Health Center received 8,900 doses last week. People with reservations on other weeks will be immunized as more supplies come in.

New Moon' keeps top box office spot with $42.5M

Sunday, Nov. 29,2009 12:52 p.m.

LOS ANGELES — Vampires and werewolves continue to howl at the box office with a $42.5 million weekend for "The Twilight Saga: New Moon."

IU receives 8,900 additional H1N1 vaccinations

Sunday, Nov. 29,2009 12:46 p.m.

IU Bloomington students and employees with H1N1 vaccine reservations for Week 1, Week 2 or Week 3 will receive the free vaccine by Dec. 9, according to an IU press release. The IU Health Center received 8,900 doses last week.

Little things matter in IU's win

By Sean Morrison · Saturday, Nov. 28,2009 7:37 p.m.

Northwestern State, considered by the team as a critical team to beat following IU’s losses in Puerto Rico and considering the upcoming contests against Maryland, Pittsburgh and Kentucky, was about what Crean has been stressing in practice since the beginning – a defensive mindset and the little things.

IU-Northwestern St. Live Chat

Saturday, Nov. 28,2009 5:08 p.m.

Join a live discussion today as IU takes on Northwestern State at Assembly Hall. Tip-off is at 3:30 p.m. Click here for a live chat of the game.

Police: 911 tapes of Woods' crash expected Sunday

Saturday, Nov. 28,2009 4:05 p.m.

WINDERMERE, Fla. – Tiger Woods and his wife, Elin, are expected to talk to police for the first time Sunday, breaking a two-day silence that has only fueled speculation about his early morning accident, why he left the house at that hour, where he was going and whether an argument preceded the crash.

Rokita's $2.18 million ad campaign raises eyebrows

Saturday, Nov. 28,2009 3:59 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita is spending more than $2 million on TV and radio ad campaigns in which he appears.

Chris Polian becomes Colts general manager

Saturday, Nov. 28,2009 3:55 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS - Chris Polian, the son of Indianapolis Colts president Bill Polian, has been promoted to vice president and general manager of the team.

5 police cars damaged in high-speed Kokomo chase

Saturday, Nov. 28,2009 3:54 p.m.

KOKOMO, Ind. - Authorities say a teenager who stole his father's sport-utility vehicle rammed a police cruiser and endangered a line of shoppers at a Kokomo mall during a high-speed police chase.

8 years after College Cup loss to UNC, IU poised for NCAA 3rd round upset

By Kevin Loughery · Saturday, Nov. 28,2009 3:47 p.m.

Despite outscoring two top-25 opponents 3-0 this postseason, the IU men’s soccer players said they have yet to peak this year. This sentiment proves key when the Hoosiers take on No. 5 seed North Carolina in Sunday’s NCAA third round match in Chapel Hill, N.C.

Senior Yeagle won't go out without a fight

By Stephanie Kuzydym · Saturday, Nov. 28,2009 3:38 p.m.

In the last three years, Yeagle has seen all sides of the soccer ball. Two knee surgeries and a year and four months of recovery later, the senior is finally back where he belongs, scoring goals on Jerry Yeagley Field.

Men's soccer 'thankful' for NCAA Round 3

By Stephanie Kuzydym · Wednesday, Nov. 25,2009 9:23 p.m.

Regardless of what this soccer team gives thanks for, they will be spending Thanksgiving day together. Winning their game against Butler on Sunday afternoon, IU advanced to the third round of the NCAA tournament, where it will take on North Carolina this Sunday in Chapel Hill, N.C.

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